Liverpool’s Conor Bradley Wins Top Award for International Impact | OneFootball

Conor Bradley: A Star on the Rise at Liverpool and Beyond

Recognition for Club and Country

It has been a season of significant strides for Conor Bradley, and now the Liverpool full-back’s emergence on the international stage has earned him fitting recognition. The 21-year-old has been named the Reavey Solicitors International Personality of the Year by the Northern Ireland Football Writers’ Association (NIFWA), a testament to his growing stature in both domestic and international football.

While Liverpool eyes more silverware, Bradley’s personal accolade highlights a remarkable campaign in which he’s impressed not only in red but in green too. Captaining Northern Ireland in key fixtures and playing a vital role in their promotion to League B of the UEFA Nations League, the award is the latest validation of a player increasingly central to the plans of both club and country.

Impact in Northern Ireland Colours

Bradley’s rise is rooted in resilience and leadership. His goalscoring exploits in international competition—three in total this season, including a crucial effort against Luxembourg—have helped galvanise Michael O’Neill’s squad and brought fresh hope to a nation hungry for progress.

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“I am so happy and incredibly proud to win this award. It is extremely special to win an award for playing for your country,” Bradley told the Belfast Telegraph.

“It’s been quite a journey with Northern Ireland so far, from making my debut against Malta in 2021 to scoring my first goal against Scotland last year. I added another two against Andorra and scored against Luxembourg in the Nations League this season.”

Such consistency has made Bradley one of the first names on O’Neill’s teamsheet. His leadership and technical skill have already begun to shape a new generation of Northern Irish football.

Emerging Force at Anfield

Bradley’s achievements for Northern Ireland are matched by growing influence at Liverpool. Despite being hampered by hamstring issues, he has made 14 Premier League appearances this season—enough to stir excitement around his long-term potential at the club.

As questions linger over the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bradley’s assured displays offer a glimpse of continuity. He’s been composed, intelligent in possession, and fiercely competitive, underlining why he could be a future mainstay at Anfield.

“First of all, it’s great to see Conor back playing for Liverpool in recent games after his injury problems this season,” said Reavey Solicitors director David Kernaghan. “Happily, he was able to play a full part in Northern Ireland’s successful Nations League campaign last year and has become one of the first names on Michael O’Neill’s teamsheet.”

“Conor has an outstanding future in the game and we look forward to watching him on his journey.”

Hall of Fame Night to Remember

Bradley will be officially honoured at the NIFWA Awards on May 4 at Belfast’s Crowne Plaza, in a ceremony that will also see Northern Ireland icons Stuart Dallas and Steven Davis inducted into the Hall of Fame.

For a player whose career has already taken in adversity and acclaim, this recognition feels like the beginning of a new chapter—one in which both Liverpool and Northern Ireland might shape their futures around his increasingly assured presence.